Video Production Cost in Minnesota
Video production at DMM Productions typically costs $8,000 to $25,000 per project. That one price covers everything from first call to final delivery: concept, scripting, filming, editing and revisions. Below is what pushes a project toward the low or high end, so you can plan a budget before you talk to anyone.
What drives the cost of a video
Length and number of videos
One 60-second spot costs less than a 3-minute brand film plus six social cutdowns. The shoot is the expensive part, so planning one production to deliver several videos usually costs less than filming each one separately.
Shoot days and locations
One location and one day keeps a project near the low end. Several locations, travel, or multiple days on site, such as a plant, a campus or a group of branches, add crew time and logistics.
People on camera
Interviews with a few people are straightforward. Larger groups, professional actors or scripted scenes add casting, direction and editing time.
Scripting, graphics and finishing
A video built from interviews needs less scripting than one with a written script, voiceover, motion graphics or animation. Captions and cutdowns for social media are planned at this stage too.
What affects the price by project type
Brand or promotional video. Used on your website, social, ads and lobby screens. Length, number of locations, and whether it is scripted or interview-based move the price.
Customer or client testimonial. Used on your website, in sales and on social. The number of people interviewed and the number of locations move the price.
Recruitment and culture video. Used on careers pages, job postings, and at school and job fairs. The number of employees featured and the number of sites move the price.
Admissions video. Used in enrollment campaigns and on campus visit pages. Campus locations, students and faculty on camera, and the number of cutdowns move the price.
Manufacturing capabilities video. Used in sales presentations, on your website and at trade shows. Plant size, process complexity, and safety and access requirements move the price.
Trade show and event video. Used on booth displays and for event recaps. The number of shoot days, live event coverage and finished lengths move the price.
What is included in a DMM project price
You get one project price, not a stack of line items.
A free discovery call and a concept built around your goal
Scripting and planning
A crew built for your project
Filming
Editing, with revisions built into the price
Delivery of final files in the lengths and versions you need
A shoot planned to produce more than one asset, such as multiple lengths and ending variations
How to keep a video within budget
Decide the one main goal and the one main audience before scoping
Plan several videos from one shoot instead of booking separate shoots
Keep locations to one or two where you can
Name one person who collects feedback and approves each cut
Share your budget range early so the project can be built around it
How long a video project takes
Most projects take 6 to 8 weeks from first call to final delivery. Productions that cover several locations or departments can take longer.
Video production cost FAQ
How much does a corporate video cost in Minnesota?
Most DMM Productions projects cost $8,000 to $25,000. Every project is quoted individually after a free discovery call.
How much does a 2-minute video cost?
Length matters less than the shoot behind it. A 2-minute video with one interview in one location costs far less than one with scripted scenes in several locations. Most DMM projects, whatever their length, fall between $8,000 and $25,000.
Why do video production prices vary so much?
"A video" can mean one interview in a conference room or a multi-day shoot with a full crew, scripting and motion graphics. Compare quotes by what is included, not by price alone.
Do you charge by the hour?
No. Each project has one price that covers concept through final delivery, with revisions built in.
Does the price include revisions?
Yes. Revisions are built into the project price.
Can one shoot produce more than one video?
Yes, and we plan for it. We design each shoot to deliver more than one asset, such as multiple lengths and ending variations, so one production works across your website, social media, events and ads.
How long does a video production project take?
Most projects take 6 to 8 weeks from first call to final delivery.
Do you work outside the Twin Cities?
Yes. DMM Productions is based in Minneapolis-Saint Paul and produces video across Minnesota, Wisconsin and the greater Midwest.
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